FY2027 Small Area FMR · Polk, PA
ZIP 16342 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 16342 (Polk, PA) is $1,010 a month, up 4.1% from FY2026. That is 2% below the Mercer County, PA area-wide FMR of $1,028.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 16342 sits in the Mercer County, PA area
Of the 29 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 16342 has the 17th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Mercer County, PA is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,028 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,010 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 16342 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Venango County, PA (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $639 – $781 | $716 | $670 |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $702 – $858 | $810 | $740 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $1,028 | $970 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,161 – $1,419 | $1,423 | $1,230 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,296 – $1,584 | $1,615 | $1,400 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,010 needs about $40,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $83,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $68,950. ZIP code 16342 lies mainly in Venango County and Mercer County. See the Mercer County, PA county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 16342?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 16342 are $710 (studio), $780 (1 BR), $1,010 (2 BR), $1,290 (3 BR) and $1,440 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 16342?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 16342 that range is $909 to $1,111 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 16342?
The FY2026 income limits of the Mercer County, PA area apply: median family income $83,600, low-income (80%) limit $68,950 for a family of four.